Tropical Medicine and International Health Clinic
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Overview
Offering comprehensive pre-and post-travel care as well treatment for complex infections and health issues related to migration.
Our team provides treatment for tropical diseases and management of health issues related to migration. All vaccines, including yellow fever, are available.
We also manage conditions such as post-operative wound infections, endocarditis (inflammation around the heart), bacteremia (blood infection), sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis.
Patients are assessed through tests such as x-rays, blood work, and body fluid testing, and treated as directed by the physician.
Pre-travel medicine consultation (General Campus)
This service helps prepare patients for travel. Consultations are by appointment only and require a physician’s referral. The service is covered by OHIP.
This consultation will provide:
- Comprehensive counselling on issues related to health while traveling.
- An individual health risk assessment.
- Teaching on health precautions to minimize health risk factors.
- Vaccinations and prophylaxis, as required.
Post-travel medicine consultation (Civic Campus)
This service provides care for returned travellers or migrants. Consultations are by appointment only and require a physician’s referral. The service is covered by OHIP.
Patients are assessed, diagnosed, and treated for conditions such as tropical diseases and infections acquired during travel.
Referrals
All patients must be referred by a physician. Physicians, please include relevant medical information and recent test results when faxing referrals.
Contact us
Pre-Travel Medicine Consultation
613-737-8856
613-737-8164
The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
501 Smyth Road
2nd Floor, Module G
Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6
Fridays, 8:30 to noon (Appointments)
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Office)
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Post-Travel and Tropical Medicine Consultation
613-798-5555 ext. 19388 (Clinic)
613-761-4155 (Office)
613-761-5260
The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
JMain (Main Floor, behind the Heart Institute)
1053 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4E9
Alternative entrance: 190 Melrose Avenue
Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. (Appointments)
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Office)